Dear Editor,
As a proud Guyanese and an activist of the United Workers Party, I write from a place of genuine concern and love for my country. These are not easy times for many of our people. Every day, ordinary citizens, parents, workers, and young people striving to build a future, express real fear and frustration about the direction our democracy is heading.
Guyana’s system of governance is built on a sacred principle: the separation of powers. Our democracy depends on three equal arms of government, the Executive, the Legislature, and the Judiciary, each functioning independently to ensure fairness, accountability, and justice.
At no time should the Executive arm interfere with or influence the work of the Legislature or Judiciary. This independence is what protects our rights, preserves justice, and keeps our democratic foundation strong.
Yet today, the nation is witnessing a troubling and undeniable pattern. The Executive appears to be reaching beyond its rightful boundaries, pressuring and influencing the other two arms of government. This is not normal governance. This is not fairness. And it is certainly not what our Constitution intended.
When the lines between these arms of government become blurred, it is the people who suffer. Trust weakens. Institutions lose credibility. Justice becomes uncertain. Citizens begin to feel powerless in the country they love.
I write not from political hostility, but from human concern. Too many Guyanese are already struggling to survive. They should not have to worry about whether their rights are protected or whether the institutions meant to defend them are being manipulated.
A government that truly believes in democracy must welcome scrutiny, respect criticism, and preserve the independence of every constitutional body. It must serve the people, not control the systems that safeguard them.
This is not a time for division among us as citizens. It is a time for unity, vigilance, and courage. We must stand together, peacefully, respectfully, and firmly to defend the democratic values generations before us fought so hard to secure.
We raise our voices not to create conflict, but because we want a better Guyana. A fair Guyana. A Guyana where every child, from every community, can grow up knowing their rights will be protected and their voices will be heard.
Guyana belongs to all of us. And we must ensure that no government, no matter who is in power, is allowed to weaken the principles that hold this nation together.
Sincerely,
Lorenzo Joseph
United Workers Party Activist
Region 10
